A Cardano block is a collection of transactions that are grouped together and verified as a unit. It's similar to a page in a ledger. Each block contains a hash, which is a unique cryptographic code that identifies the block and its contents. Once a block is created, it's added to the blockchain, which is a public, distributed database. This process is known as block production. The creation of new blocks is carried out by staking pools, which are groups of individuals who contribute their ADA to secure the network. Blocks play a crucial role in the Cardano network by recording transactions, ensuring security, and providing a historical record.
Block 4456313 Details
Epoch: 206 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4458360 epoch_slot_no: 8760 block_no: 4456136 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1678 time: 2020-07-21 22:24:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5e11285917dff71b5ab65e90eba36b9dc56ba9464991a366d4d799670674d06aBlock Operator
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